“It is cold” in German

When it is cold, make sure you tell everyone. Maybe speaking German will make you feel warmer, who knows?

“Es ist kalt.”

“It is cold.”

“Zieh einen Mantel an.”

“Put on a coat.”

“It is cloudy” in German

Es ist bewolkt

Where there are clouds, there is sometimes rain. Make sure you warn all your German friends.

Es ist bewolkt.

It is cloudy.

Glauben Sie, es gibt Regen?

Do you think it will rain?

“It is raining” in German

Es regnet

Don’t let yourself get caught outside without an umbrella. Make sure to study this phrase if you want to hear the warnings from those around you.

Es regnet.

It is raining.

Ich brauche einen Regenschirm.

I need an umbrella.

“It is windy” in German

Es ist windig

​Sometimes the wind can pierce right through you and make you want to never leave your house. If you hear someone tell you “Es ist windig”, you might as well just stay inside and study this list.

Es ist windig.

It is windy.

Ich gehe wieder schlafen.

I’m going back to sleep.

What is the temperature?” in German

Wie viel Grad sind es?

When you want to know if it is even worth going outdoors today, ask the people around you this phrase.

Wie viel Grad sind es?

What is the temperature?

Es ist vierundzwanzig Grad.

It is 24 degrees.

It is hot” in German

Es ist heiß

You know when it is hot, everyone will start whimpering “Es ist ehiB” nonstop. You are probably better off knowing what they are saying. Or else you may start wondering why everyone is mumbling the same phrase under their breath and start to get paranoid.

Wie ist das Wetter?

What is the weather like?

Es ist heiß!

It is hot!

“It is sunny” in German

Es ist sonnig

When it is sunny, you start feeling happy and cheerful. When people start wondering why you have been so chipper all of a sudden, be sure to tell them “Es ist sonnig!”

“Regnet es?”

“Is it raining?”

“Nein. Es ist sonnig.”

“No, It is sunny.”

“It is humid” in German

Es ist schwul

​Nothing is worse than a humid day. You should at least be able to talk about your misery with others.

“Es ist schwul.”

“It is humid.”

“Schalten Sie die Klimaanlage ein.”

“Turn on the air conditioner.”

“It is snowing” in German

Es schneit

A great phrase for when you see those first few snowflakes start to come down. If only the snow knew how to not overstay its welcome.

“Ist es kalt?”

“Is it cold?”

“Ja, es schneit.”

“Yeah, it is snowing.”

“Is it bad?” in German

Es ist schlecht?

When you want to know if it is even worth getting out of bed today, ask this question. You would probably rather stay in bed and study.

“Es ist schlecht?”

“Is it bad?”

“Es ist schreckliches Wetter.”

“The weather is terrible.”

“It is 24 Degrees” in German

Es ist vierundzwanzig Grad

​A phrase for when you want to ask for the exact temperature. Just keep in mind, outside of the US, everyone uses Celsius. So prepare your phone’s converter in advance.

“Wie viel Grad sind es?”

“What is the temperature?”

“It is 24 degrees.”

“It is 24 degrees.”

Conclusion

Now you have the resources to talk about the weather and make some easy conversations. The next time you find yourself stuck inside on a stormy day, why not continue on your language adventures and read and listen to German stories instead?